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Mounties snag driver doing double the limit during speed enforcement blitz

At least once driver had police doing a double take, as they were clocked doing double the speed limit during a recent speed enforcement blitz conducted by Grande Prairie Rural RCMP.

Mounties were keeping an eye on several locations on Highway 40 during the two day blitz April 14th and 15th, with at least three notable tickets handed out to drivers for excessive speeds and other potential dangerous actions behind the wheel. Authorities say among the biggest offenders were drivers pulled over for going 104km/h in a designated 50km/h construction zone with workers present, a driver peeling at 120km/h in an 80km/h zone, and a driver who was pulled for performing stunts.

“With the arrival of warmer weather improving road conditions, the Grande Prairie RCMP has noted an uptick in reckless driving behaviors, particularly speeding” said Cst. Van Eyk of the Grande Prairie RCMP.

“We are calling on the public to follow speed limits, stressing the importance of protecting all road users and roadside workers. We also commend the majority of drivers who demonstrate responsibility and contribute to road safety by obeying traffic regulations.”

Several other drivers were stopped for a range of moving traffic violations, with numerous tickets and warnings being issued.

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